Kraton feels effects of isoprene shortage

Houston, Texas — Kraton Polymers LLC says customers of isoprene-based products may be affected by a shortage of the monomer due to the after-effects of the Hurricanes in the US Gulf coast.

In a statemen, the comapny said, “We are currently anticipating that we will be able to serve customers as planned, with limitations only applying to our isoprene-based products; We see further tightening of both primary and secondary raw material supply, translating into increased cost proportional to the prevailing markets.”

The company continued, “Delivery…

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